Comparison of cane growth performance planted in peat and mineral soil

Mohd Sharif, Sabariah (2014) Comparison of cane growth performance planted in peat and mineral soil. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Growing juice cane on mineral soil has fewer obstacles compare with peat, except mineral land is more preferably used for commercial purposes. The potential of growing juice cane in peat soil as correspond to mineral soil was evaluated in this study. Madu variety were planted on mineral soil (MS) and peat soil (ps) with three replicates for each treatment in 18L of pot. Both treatments were applied N, P, and K fertilizer at the ratio 15:15:15. At the tillering (60D) and grand growth phase (120D), measurement of agronomic parameters and soil samples were collected for analysis. Agronomic parameters that have been measured were stem diameter and plant height of juice cane. Soil sample was collected to determine the total N and available P in MS and PS. Results from soil analysis and agronomic parameters were statistically test to access the potential use of peat soil in grpwing Madu juice as comparable in mineral soil. Result on plant height on plant height (34 - 43 cm), stem diameter (20 - 21 mm), total N (120 - 523 mg kg-1), and available P (460 - 1,220 mg kg -1) between Ps and MS treatment were insignificant for both growth phase. In conclusion, succession of juice cane cultivation in peat soil is attained provided with the initial installation of proper draignage system and efficient nutrient management.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Faculty:	Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr. Mohd Faizal Jabat
Date Deposited:	11 May 2026 01:56
Last Modified:	11 May 2026 01:56
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2751

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